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The pearson symbol

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Bulletin of Alloy Phase Diagrams

Abstract

The Pearson Symbol is readily used for classifying crystal structures. Rules for assigning this symbol are reviewed and notes concerning unusual cases are given. Several examples of the use of the Pearson Symbol are presented. Tables for conversion between the Strukturbericht structure designations and the Pearson Symbols are appended.

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  1. Center for Materials Science, National Bureau of Standards, 20234, Washington, DC, USA

    Camden R. Hubbard

  2. Division of Chemistry, National Research Council of Canada, K1A OR9, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Lauriston D. Calvert

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Hubbard, C.R., Calvert, L.D. The pearson symbol. Bulletin of Alloy Phase Diagrams 2, 153–157 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02881453

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